Phoenix nasturtium
Tropaeolum minus 'Phoenix'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
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'Phoenix' nasturtium (Tropaeolum minus 'Phoenix') is an annual for borders, containers, and ground cover. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It grows about 12 inches tall and spreads 12 to 24 inches. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers, and it tolerates drought. Deer tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Sunflower, African marigold, Cosmos, and Lavender.